by Paula Peeters | Feb 24, 2021 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling, Tales of science
Forests are hard to describe. So much complexity, so much thriving life. Colours, light and forms change with the seasons, and over time. How to fit all that into words or pictures? The ways to describe a forest are infinite, and each approach will also be influenced...
by Paula Peeters | Feb 10, 2021 | Nature journaling
About 2 weeks ago I embarked on a daily drawing challenge. That is, to draw something from nature every day. Why nature? Because spending time in nature makes me happy! Why drawing? Because it makes me slow down, and discover wonders by observing closely. Why a daily...
by Paula Peeters | Aug 8, 2020 | Books, Nature journaling
Panel from the opening cartoon of ‘Take this Book for a Walk’ Ever had one of those days when you feel like you’re swimming through mud, and getting nowhere? Or maybe feeling bewildered at all the strange things happening in the world, and exhausted...
by Paula Peeters | May 28, 2020 | Nature journaling
How much do you know about the place where you live? No doubt you know where to buy food and other essentials. Perhaps you know where to catch the bus / tram / train, or the quickest way to drive to work or school. But what about the landform you live on? In this week...
by Paula Peeters | May 12, 2020 | Books, Nature journaling
We’re all a bit tired after packing and sending all of those books! So how are you going in this strange time of COVID-19? Feeling overwhelmed, or embracing a slow-down? Missing friends and family, but perhaps also discovering new ways to connect? Out of work...
